8.22.2010

The Adventures of Mattie and Lily

I should be telling you all about the Folk Fest this morning and how amazing it is.  I really should.  BUT, when I got home Friday night late from the opening I had a restless night of sleep and something urging me to PAINT.  I struggle with many things surrounding my art career, but never about what to actually paint.  In fact, I have an entire black sketchbook full of little sketches waiting to come to life.  You know what most of those sketches are of?  A little bird named Mattie doing a wide range of things with friends.  Yep.  That little bird I just can't set free.  And these were the ideas in my head that kept me up all night:

As you can see I drew two out and one is totally finished....I think.  They may have a little conversation on the canvas, may not.  Overall though, I am YIPPEE skipping for joy.  And so is Lily, my little muse.  I've never painted a dog for real, I mean I've showed my art students, but I've never included dogs in my paintings to sell.  I think I like this little adventure.  And how big the canvases I chose.  Really, this is out of my element these days.


So the little bird that opened this enormous art door up for me may be making her way into the canvas a little more.  As I flipped through the sketchbook full of ideas I really got excited about her future.  I know when you feel this kind of excitement about something it's usually an indicator of something really good about to happen.  And I am very ready for that something good.

7 comments:

rachel awes said...

what a very happy place your blog is! this dog & bird would make anyone a great friend! & i adore the photo in your banner of you painting & that sweet dog touching your brush! so lovely to visit!

Alicia said...

What fun paintings! Such big canvases would stress me out but you have successfully filled them with color and life. I've got my fingers crossed for something wonderful to come your way!

linwood avenue said...

love it - especially the extra subject matter in the new paintings. a whole new world is opening up. can't wait to see the carnival one!

nacherluver said...

How sweet :)

gypsysticks said...

Yay for you! I absolutely love her little high heels!!
Remember that dutch door? I think it's leading you to some pretty neat things...
blessings and happiness,
Athena

Jennifer said...

I love the new paintings Jenni. They are very inspiring.

Ashley / StarSparrow said...

Jenni, I LOVE that you're painting Lily! It reminds me of a Jenni Horne version of the Blue Dog!! I'd love to see more paintings with her in them! I would have never guessed when I first introduced you and Lily that one day she would become your muse!

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